Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on Iranian citizens to stand up against their government, noting that the Israeli government does not fight against the civilian population.
"The time has come for you to unite around your flag and your historic heritage, protecting your freedom from evil and overwhelming mode. It has never been more weak. This is your chance to stand up and make your voice heard, "Netanyahu said.
He added that the peoples of Iran and Israel are relatives from the time of Cyrus (559-530), and that the Israeli Defense Army is not against the civilian population, but fights against the government's government.
